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The multiple thefts from vehicles and tampering incidents occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Feb. 6, local police said.
Of the 26 vehicles involved, 14 were entered and had items taken, police said. None of the entered vehicles were believed to be locked. Items that were taken include a handgun, money, wallet, purse, credit cards, and gift cards. Click here to watch surveillance footage captured.
The reported incidents occurred at the following locations.
• Artillery Terrace, NE
• Balls Bluff Road, NE
• Barksdale Drive, NE
• Bugle Court, NE
• Burt Court, NE
• Cambria Terrace, NE
• Chickasaw Place, NE
• Featherstone Lane, NE
• Haversack Court, NE
• Hunton Place, NE
• Keokuk Terrace, NE
• Shanks Evans Road, NE
• Stonefield Square, NE
• Tennessee Drive, NE
• Woodbridge Court, NE
"By following these simple yet effective guidelines, we can reduce the risk of vehicle break-ins," police said:
- 1. Lock Your Vehicle: Always ensure your vehicle is locked, regardless of whether you’re parked in a public or private area.
- 2. Secure Valuables: Remove all valuable items from plain view or store them in the trunk.
- 3. Firearms: Ensure your firearm is properly secured and stored in a locked safe inside your residence.
- 4. Consider Installing Security Cameras and Motion Sensor Lighting: There are many makes and models on the market that are affordable.
- 5. Stay Alert: Report any suspicious activity or individuals loitering around parked vehicles to law enforcement immediately.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact 703-771-4500. You can also submit tips anonymously at 703-443-TIPS, email us at PoliceInvestigations@LeesburgVA.gov, or text 274637 (CRIMES) and begin your message with LPDTIP.
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